The Patented Tour Striker Smart Ball

This is a training aid for golfers. Just using it a few times a week teachs excellent arm positioning and movement. I tried other methods including just placing a soccer ball between my arms but this does a much better and easier job. I wish I got it years ago.

My original Tour Striker ball broke when I pulled too hard on the lanyard trying to get the device free of an obstruction. I didn't even think about getting a new one since I think it is one of the most effective golf training devices ever made. I ordered that same day. I had had the prior one for something like 10 years.

It's a piece of junk. It's a small beachball with felt around it with a string that hangs from your neck. You have to blow up the ball with your mouth. $5 worth of material for $50.

Great for honing in your golf swing

Great concept and it absolutely helps with proper swing techniques - especially with irons and even your putter. I just think it is a tad pricey for what the material is made of and there are probably knock-offs out there that are cheaper. Having said that, I would definitely buy it again.

Had difficulties positioning ball between my arms. And, once positioned, it would easily slide off arms.

Great training aid. Compact design makes it easy to carry in the bag when deflated. Highly recommend!

Does it work? Yes, the training concept is great and provided noticeable improvement for me from the beginning.What’s wrong with it? Cheaply constructed and not durable, particularly at this steep price point. I find it difficult to believe that the item is patented as claimed in the product description since the item is essentially an inflatable ball attached to a lanyard.What alternatives are there? Build your own using a lanyard, small inflatable ball and moving tape, all of which can be had inexpensively on Amazon. Or, buy one of the many cheaper alternatives available on Amazon, which appear to be roughly the same quality at a fraction of the price.